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Getting the blues from time to time is normal, but it doesn’t make coping with depression any easier. As part of Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week, we take a look at 10 natural ways that may help you beat the blues without help from a doctor or medication. 1. Go easy on refined sugar and carbs Eating refined sugar/carbohydrates makes blood sugars go up and down quickly which can cause low blood sugar, which in turn can cause symptoms like depression, anxiety and fatigue. 2. Eat more fish, nuts and seeds To ensure that your nerves and neurotransmitters stay healthy, increase consumption of omega-3 oils found in salmon, cod, sardines, walnuts, pumpkin seed and flax. 3. Eat more veggies or take vitamins Vegetables or supplements with vitamins B6, B12, folic acid, iron and trace minerals help to process important neurotransmitters in the body. 4. Herbal supplements Herbs such as St. John’s Wort are known for their positive impact on serotonin levels in the brain. 5. Stay away from alcohol and caffeine Alcohol is a depressant. Caffeine is a stimulant, but has been linked to depression, especially when combined with sugar. Susan Chapman, registered dietitian at Piedmont […]
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Let me blow your mind really quick: Squats are not the only way to strengthen your glutes, and they’re not the best way to do it either. Yup, a 2019 study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research suggests that Romanian deadlifts and weighted hip bridges worked participants’ booties harder than the back squat. So if you’re out here wondering if your squatting wrong, maybe it’s time to ask yourself if you could work other moves into your routine as well. Cool? Cool. With that out of the way, let’s discuss what a proper squat looks like, shall we? How to do le squat Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Keeping your chest lifted, slowly bend your knees to lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor, keeping your knees behind your toes. Press into your heels and focus on your glutes as you straighten your knees to come back to the starting position. That’s one rep. Feel like a baller. Obviously, form is the MOST important thing when doing any kind of exercise, since effing it up could mean, at best, not getting the full effects of the workout and, at worst, hurting […]
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If you’re juggling responsibilities and are pressed for time, it’s easy to be a bit impatient and want to get straight into fitness regime, especially if you’re working out at home. It’s still vital to recognise the importance of warming up and cooling down, however. This helps to prepare your body for exercise and assists with your recovery afterwards. Why Warm-up? Warming up allows you to exercise more efficiently. It slowly increases the heart rate and helps you avoid injury. This because it stops the intense exercise coming as such a shock to your system. Depending on whether you prefer to hit the gym or workout at home, you can find four top tips to make sure you’re warming up effectively. 1. Use dynamic movement as a warm-up for exercise The best way to warm up before taking part in physical activity is to perform low-intensity, dynamic movements that are similar to the main type of activity that you will perform. Here are three examples: You’re going to jog three miles. First, do some dynamic movements to warm up: walk slowly, gradually speeding up for about five minutes. If you’re about to do a set of bench presses. […]
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1. Remove “weight loss” as an actual goal! Chris McGrath said that while this tip may seem crazy, “weight loss is too abstract and subjective to be stated as a legitimate goal.” Weight loss is an outcome that cannot happen without action, so your goals need to include specific actions that will lead to weight loss. Jonathan Ross also said that goals should be small and attainable. This will save willpower because rather than focusing on the negative — fighting the urge to say “no” to certain foods and behaviors — accomplishing smaller, tangible goals will “build confidence, which builds hope, which builds consistency.” 2. Train like the celebrities and use a process called Internal Overload Tanya Becker’s gym regularly hosts celebrities like Kelly Ripa. What does her gym provide that keeps these celebrities looking good and coming back? “At Physique 57, we do a combination of strength training, cardio and stretching using a process we call Internal Overload,” Becker said. “We work all your major muscles [in these full body workouts under an hour] to the point of fatigue and then stretch them for relief.” The result of this work is a “lean, supple, toned body.” Internal Overload also […]
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Physical fitness is not the sole basis of being healthy; being healthy means being mentally and emotionally fit. Being healthy should be part of your overall lifestyle. Living a healthy lifestyle can help prevent chronic diseases and long-term illnesses. Feeling good about yourself and taking care of your health are important for your self-esteem and self-image. Maintain a healthy lifestyle by doing what is right for your body. If you want to be a well-rounded, healthy individual, here are a couple of staying healthy tips that may help you do just that: Maintain a regular exercise routine No, you do not have to force yourself into intense workouts at the gym but you need to keep as active as possible. You can stick to easy floor exercises, swimming, walking, or simply keep yourself moving by doing some household chores. Do what your body allows you to do. What is important is that you continue exercising. Give at least twenty to thirty minutes a day to exercise at least three to five times a week. Have a routine; see to it that you have enough physical activity each day. Be conscious in your diet No, you do not have to force […]
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Fall is a great time to detox yourself with the help of yoga so that you can prepare for the oncoming winter months. Certain yoga poses are going to speedify the process of detoxification in your body. So if you want to cleanse it then you must know about these 5 amazing poses today. •Childs pose – For this you will need to start in a kneeling position and keep your hips resting on your heels. Up next you will need to bend forward and stretch your torso on top of your thighs and as you are doing so you will need to lengthen your arms in front of you. This is great for kidney areas. •Peeing dog – Keep one knee bent and rest your body on it, next you will need to lift your right leg up and hold it on your side as if you are peeing like a dog. Hold it for five breaths and then you can switch it on to the next side of your body. •Bow pose – For this, you will have to lie on your stomach and then mend the knees so that you reach the back of your ankles with […]
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It is important to work out regularly in order to maintain a healthy and fit body devoid of excess fat and at risk of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure. There are, however, various goals that we try to achieve on occasion. It could be extra strength or endurance due to an upcoming event and so on. If you want to be extra fit, improve your endurance and increase fitness, then here is what you need to do. Design a circuit training program A circuit training program is basically a fast-moving training program that takes you from one set of exercises to another and another. Each set works on a different body part such that by the time the circuit is completed, the entire body has been worked thoroughly, and you are panting. The circuit needs to be structured in regard to a number of exercises and repetitions and the time to complete all the exercises. You will need to consult an experienced athlete or gym trainer and let the guide you on coming up with a good circuit training course. Find one, which is within your fitness level so you do not have to cheat or […]
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If you are planning to go to an event such as a charity run, or walk or maybe even take part in a marathon, then you need to prepare adequately. Preparations are important because you will be able to participate effectively and make a good showing without endangering your health, giving up halfway, making a poor showing or suffering unnecessary injuries. Here are some tips you can apply for effective participation in the event. Start your preparations early enough Basically, the sooner you begin preparing the better. For a major event such as a marathon, you need to be super fit because running the 20 or so miles and finishing within a reasonable time period is not easy. Come up with a training program that you can adhere to and one, which will help you achieve the desired fitness levels. If you have to do some research online or consult a fitness expert, then feel free to do so. What you need to do on the onset is get your muscles all stretched out and supple, your joints fluid and your fitness levels up. So for the first few days or weeks, get your body into shape. Do some light […]
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Selecting a mind and body treatment can be difficult, and that’s the reason you need to do some research before making a choice. This helps you in identifying the practice which is best for you. You have to ask yourself the following questions: Why do you need therapy? Do you wish to learn how to handle your stress, or you need to decrease the risk of getting a disease? Are you looking for ways to cope with the physical symptoms? Do you want to treat a particular disease? Or do you want to improve your general wellbeing? In case you already have a specific goal, consult your service provider to know which therapies he can recommend and then research on it for more information. What is appealing? Do you like painting, dancing, singing or exercising? Choose a therapy you will enjoy so that you can increase the chances of reaping and sustaining the benefits of the practice. What is logistically realistic? How much time can you spare to devote yourself to the practice? Are there some financial constraints? Do you know of an instructor in your community who can help you begin? Your commitment to the practice might evolve over […]
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Be it our job, a long traffic, or a bad day at work, there are some things that always bring the worst in us. We aren’t able to concentrate; those around us are not happy with us, and other problems are the ones which you invite when you do not have a focused mind. It’s really easy to have a calm and focused mind so you accomplish anything you want at a better pace and with a better state of mind. So without any more pleasantries, here is what you should do to have a more focused and clearer mind: 1. Walk in the Park: Even the most daunting tasks can seem like a walk in the park if you actually do it. Whenever you are exposed to nature, you are inviting the positive vibe to come to you, the fresh air, and just some strange force that makes you feel better and more focused at work. Those who don’t believe us have probably never been to a park, relaxed, and felt the difference. 2. Talk with Your Loved Ones: There were plenty of reasons why you chose a person to have a relationship with, and one of those reasons […]
